Is Mango Tarts Safe? Ingredient Analysis
xx:deluxe
This page reviews Mango Tarts by xx:deluxe as a food. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.
If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Carrageenan.
60 / 100
Why score is 60
The composition includes several processed ingredients like glucose syrup and carrageenan, which raise quality concerns. The presence of synthetic emulsifiers and thickeners indicates a moderately processed product.
Main concern
Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.
Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.
Pros
- Contains mango puree, providing a natural fruit component that enhances flavor.
- Lactose-free milk and cream make it suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers.
- Uses sunflower oil, a common vegetable oil, which is generally accepted in food products.
Concerns
- Includes glucose syrup, a processed sweetener that raises concerns about added sugars.
- Carrageenan is present as a gelling agent, which has been linked to digestive issues in some studies.
- Synthetic emulsifiers like mono- and diglycerides may raise quality concerns due to their processing.
Who should avoid this product?
You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:
- people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
- people avoiding animal-derived ingredients
Ingredients breakdown
The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this food and why it matters.
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Is Lactose Free Whole Milk safe in this food?
Good
Lactose Free Whole Milk is used here as base. Lactose-free whole milk serves as a creamy base for the product, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Role in formula: base
Original: Laktosefreie Vollmilch
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Is Glucose Syrup safe in this food?
Medium
Glucose Syrup is used here as sweetener. Glucose syrup is a processed sweetener that adds sweetness but raises concerns about high sugar content in the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Glukosesirup
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Is Cookie Crumbs safe in this food?
Medium
Cookie Crumbs is used here as base. The cookie crumbs provide texture and flavor but contain refined ingredients like sugar and oils, which may not be ideal.
Role in formula: base
Original: 13% Keksbruch (Maisstärke, Zucker, Sonnenblumenöl, Eier*, Reismehl, Maismehl, Dextrose, Aromen, Speisesalz, Verdickungsmittel: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, Guarkernmehl; Backtriebmittel: Diphosphate, Natriumcarbonate)
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Is Coconut Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Coconut Oil is used here as base. Coconut oil is used for its flavor and texture but is high in saturated fats, which may raise health concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Kokosnussöl
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Is Mango Puree safe in this food?
Good
Mango Puree is used here as base. Mango puree adds natural fruit flavor and sweetness, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: 5,5% Mangopüree
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Is Water safe in this food?
Good
Water is used here as base. Water is a common ingredient that serves as a solvent and helps in the overall texture of the product.
Role in formula: base
Original: Wasser
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Is Lactose Free Mascarpone Cheese safe in this food?
Good
Lactose Free Mascarpone Cheese is used here as base. Lactose-free mascarpone cheese adds creaminess and flavor, making it suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers.
Role in formula: base
Original: 4,5% laktosefreier Mascarpone-Frischkäse (laktosefreie Sahne, Säureregulator: Citronensäure)
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Is Eggs safe in this food?
Good
Eggs is used here as base. Eggs provide structure and richness to the product, contributing positively to its overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eier*
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Is Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Sugar is used here as sweetener. Sugar is a common sweetener that enhances flavor but contributes to the overall sugar content of the product.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Zucker
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Is Biscuit safe in this food?
Medium
Biscuit is used here as base. The biscuit component adds texture and flavor but contains refined ingredients that may not be ideal.
Role in formula: base
Original: Biskuit (Eier*, Zucker, Reismehl, Kartoffelstärke, Maisstärke, Emulgator: Mono- und Diglyceride von Speisefettsäuren; Buchweizenmehl, natürliche Aromen, Verdickungsmittel: Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose)
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Is Sunflower Oil safe in this food?
Medium
Sunflower Oil is used here as base. Sunflower oil is a common vegetable oil used for texture but is often refined, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: Sonnenblumenöl
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Is Lactose Free Skim Milk Powder safe in this food?
Medium
Lactose Free Skim Milk Powder is used here as base. Lactose-free skim milk powder adds creaminess but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: base
Original: laktosefreies Magermilchpulver
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Is Carrageenan safe in this food?
Bad
Carrageenan is used here as thickener. Carrageenan is a thickening agent that has been associated with digestive issues, raising safety concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Geliermittel: Carrageen
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Is Pectin safe in this food?
Medium
Pectin is used here as thickener. Pectin is a natural thickener derived from fruits, used to improve texture but may not be ideal in high amounts.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Pektin
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Is Agar Agar safe in this food?
Medium
Agar Agar is used here as thickener. Agar-agar is a plant-based thickener that helps with texture but may raise concerns in large quantities.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Agar-Agar
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Is Xanthan Gum safe in this food?
Medium
Xanthan Gum is used here as thickener. Xanthan gum is a thickening agent that can improve texture but is a processed ingredient with mixed safety profiles.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Xanthan
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Is Egg Yolk safe in this food?
Good
Egg Yolk is used here as base. Egg yolk adds richness and flavor, contributing positively to the product's overall quality.
Role in formula: base
Original: Eigelb*
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Is Cornstarch safe in this food?
Medium
Cornstarch is used here as thickener. Cornstarch is used as a thickening agent but is a processed ingredient that may raise quality concerns.
Role in formula: thickener
Original: Maisstärke
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Is Natural Flavors safe in this food?
Medium
Natural Flavors is used here as flavor. Natural flavors enhance taste but can be vague in terms of sourcing and processing, raising some concerns.
Role in formula: flavor
Original: natürliche Aromen
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Is Carrot Concentrate safe in this food?
Medium
Carrot Concentrate is used here as colorant. Carrot concentrate is used for coloring but may not contribute significantly to flavor or nutrition.
Role in formula: colorant
Original: färbendes Karottenkonzentrat
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Is Invert Sugar safe in this food?
Medium
Invert Sugar is used here as sweetener. Invert sugar is a processed sweetener that can enhance sweetness but raises concerns about added sugars.
Role in formula: sweetener
Original: Invertzucker
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Is Antioxidant Alpha Tocopherol safe in this food?
Good
Antioxidant Alpha Tocopherol is used here as antioxidant. Alpha-tocopherol is a natural antioxidant that helps preserve freshness and quality in the product.
Role in formula: antioxidant
Original: Antioxidationsmittel: Alpha-Tocopherol
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Is Citric Acid safe in this food?
Medium
Citric Acid is used here as acidulant. Citric acid is used as a souring agent and preservative but can be processed, raising some quality concerns.
Role in formula: acidulant
Original: Säureregulator: Citronensäure
How we score
Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.
Product info
Product ID: 3898501
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